Climate & Health Planning: New forecasts warn El Niño could push record temperatures and intensify drought, flooding, disease, and food stress—yet care services are still missing from many National Adaptation Plans and Nationally Determined Contributions, even as vulnerable groups like young children and older people face the biggest risks. Africa-France Diplomacy: The Nairobi Africa–France summit (May 11–12) is set as a fresh attempt to reset ties after France’s strained relations with parts of West Africa, with Macron’s “new Africa doctrine” themes—apologies, small-business support, and new alliances—front and center. Mobility Watch: Nigeria’s passport climbed to 89th globally, but visa-free access fell to 44 destinations, a reminder that rankings can rise while travel freedom tightens. Guinea-Bissau Agriculture: In eastern Guinea-Bissau, a Chinese agricultural mission is helping women’s rice producers boost yields (reported from 4.7 to 7.5 tonnes/ha) and raise household incomes through better irrigation and training. Water Inequality Lens: A UN University report flags “triple trap” countries where poor water safety, low wealth, and gender inequality overlap—Guinea-Bissau is named among the most exposed.